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September 24, 2015

A Story of Contrasts: Gentrification in Silicon Valley

As it is conventionally defined, gentrification is “the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste” (Oxford). This definition clearly speaks to…

Miranda Simes

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September 24, 2015

Tech Growth in Silicon Valley Intensifies Local Traffic

It's no secret that Silicon Valley hosts more jobs than houses, but in recent years the disparity between the two has increased, as has the number of commuters and the…

Sophie Zalipsky

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September 24, 2015

Examining the Effects of Gentrification on Housing

In recent years, the growth of the tech industry has taken off, led by large companies such as Google and Facebook. Major corporations are taking in more and more employees…

Kaley Garrett

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September 17, 2015

Ravenswood Avenue and Alma Street: A Traffic Puzzle

A few weeks ago, new safety features were added to the intersection of Ravenswood Avenue and Alma Street. City government officials decided to add a partition to separate eastbound and westbound traffic…

Kyle Kranen

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June 8, 2015

Local Water Districts Begin Reductions in Compliance with Drought Mandates

Adhering to the 25 percent state reduction declared by Gov. Jerry Brown in April, Menlo Park's several water districts imposed their regulations beginning in early June. Menlo Park residents are served by…

Miranda Simes

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A Story of Contrasts: Gentrification in Silicon Valley

Tech Growth in Silicon Valley Intensifies Local Traffic

Examining the Effects of Gentrification on Housing

Ravenswood Avenue and Alma Street: A Traffic Puzzle

Local Water Districts Begin Reductions in Compliance with Drought Mandates

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